Harrison teases 'emotional Bachelor'

Chris Harrison has teased that fans can expect the next episode of The Bachelor to be "emotional".

This week's episode of the ABC romance reality show saw Brad Womack reducing his pool of bachelorettes from 20 to 17 as he decided to send Raichel, Melissa and Keltie home.

He had been joined by former Bachelorette couple Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez at the cocktail party as they spoke to each of the girls to determine who was at the mansion for the right reasons.

"It was really good to see Ali and Roberto and have them back on the show," said Harrison in his regular Entertainment Weekly blog.

"They helped Brad pick Emily and give her a rose. Up to this point she really hasn't had much time with Brad and he has no idea about her story. That will begin to change next week in what is a very emotional episode."

He added that the new season "just continues to get better and better as we go", saying: "I'm really excited to let it unfold for you and see your reactions."

Monday night's episode saw Brad treating Ashley H to a private concert and Jackie to a Pretty Woman-style evening complete with a private concert by Train, while 15 bachelorettes joined him to shoot a PSA for the American Red Cross.